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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what way did Jack sacrifice for Clara?
(a) He purchased a store in town for her to run.
(b) He gave her the farm to run when he wanted to keep running it.
(c) He provided a college education for her.
(d) He gave up his marriage for her.

2. When Mat finds out that Jack hasn't completed his normal morning routine, what does Mat do?
(a) Calls Jack's daughter.
(b) Goes to the hotel.
(c) Goes to Jack's farm.
(d) Calls Rose's daughter.

3. What is the doubt that Andy's girlfriend has about their relationship?
(a) She doubts the relationship will survive the distance when they go to different colleges.
(b) She is afraid that there will be too much studying to do to keep dating.
(c) She doubts Andy can remain faithful to her.
(d) She doubts Andy's love for her.

4. When does the accident occur that changes Jack's feelings about Rose?
(a) During a tornado.
(b) During a hurricane.
(c) During a snowstorm.
(d) During a flood.

5. What is significant about Rose McInnis?
(a) She gave Jack his first job.
(b) She was Jack's first girlfriend.
(c) She is the only woman who ever really loved Jack.
(d) She is Jack's cousin.

6. How did Jack's feelings toward Rose change after the accident?
(a) He decided to stop silencing his urges toward her.
(b) He felt it was time to become her friend instead of just doing business with her.
(c) He felt like they could be friends even though he was still married.
(d) He felt it was time to stop gossiping about her.

7. What made Clara not feel at home in Port William any more?
(a) The war changed her view of Port William.
(b) Her parents died and the house she grew up in sold.
(c) New people who moved into Port William changed it drastically.
(d) She went to college.

8. How was Ben killed?
(a) Stabbed by a stranger.
(b) Shot by one of his friends.
(c) He was killed during the war.
(d) Trampled by horses.

9. After Ben's death, how did Jack view Mat?
(a) He was showing signs of promise but then backtracked once his father died.
(b) Jack wanted to become the father Mat never had.
(c) Mat was irresponsible and still needed to grow up.
(d) Mat had grown into a man worthy of his father.

10. After changing his feelings about Rose, what did Jack decide to accept about his marriage?
(a) It was loveless.
(b) That he needed to stay faithful to his wife even though he didn't want to.
(c) It could withstand a friendship with another woman.
(d) It was time to make the marriage work.

11. What was significant about Rose McInnis's marriage?
(a) The fought in public constantly.
(b) She and her husband were both under 20.
(c) It was so strange that the people in town thought it was an odd marriage.
(d) They were in the midst of a very public divorce.

12. Where is Andy from?
(a) Louisville.
(b) Cincinnati.
(c) A nearby town.
(d) Port William.

13. Who is Clara?
(a) Ben's wife.
(b) Mat's sister.
(c) Jack's sister.
(d) Jack's daughter.

14. How is Rose living during the second period of time in which Jack encounters her?
(a) With friends.
(b) In filth.
(c) Depressed.
(d) Alone.

15. How did the townspeople find out about the change in relationship between Jack and Rose?
(a) Mat walked around and told the entire town.
(b) Their new business was announced in the paper.
(c) They made little attempt to conceal the relationship.
(d) Jack's wife told everyone about their new relationship.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mat do in his backyard on the night after Jack's service?

2. How does Jack feel about television?

3. When Ruth learned about Jack's new relationship with Rose, what was her reaction?

4. What was the reason for the relationship that Jack and Glad had with one another?

5. As Andy gets ready to leave, what does Margaret Feltner say to him?

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